130. You Are Enough: Teaching Kids Self-Love & Resilience with The Kindness Campaign CEO Andra Leimandt

Andra Liemandt, founder and CEO of The Kindness Campaign®, is transforming kids' lives by teaching self-love and emotional health from an early age. Sparked by a tragedy in her friend's family, Andra’s mission is to empower kids with tools for emotional resilience and kindness. Through art, music, and programs like the “magic mirror,” The Kindness Campaign partners with schools to create safe spaces where children can learn to understand and express their emotions. Join us as we dive into Andra’s advice for empowering a kinder, more resilient generation with mental health tools that work for adults, too!(00:00:00) Introductions(00:03:21) The Kindness Campaign’s Mission to Promote Mental Health & Body Kindness(00:17:25) Passion-Driven Learning: Helping Kids Find Their Passions & Navigate Challenges(00:26:00) TKC’s In-School Programs & Tools to Support Mental Health(00:34:24) Building Self-Love through Gratitude, Creativity & Finding Your Superpower(00:44:01) The Inspiration Behind TKC’s Bracelet-Making Volunteer ProgramClick here for full show notesGuest Info:• Website: tkckindness.org• Andra’s Instagram: @andraliemandt• The Kindness Campaign Instagram: @tkckindness• Read: Enoughie Finds His SuperpowerResources:• Read: The Big Silence: A Daughter's Memoir of Mental Illness and Healing • Therapy For All: Resources for those in need• Thank you to our partners! Go to thebigsilence.com/partners for special offers for our listenersDonate to The Big Silence thebigsilence.com/donate to be a part of the movement to break the silence and make noise with us!“The Big Silence” theme song written and performed by James Nicholas Kinney.Producer, Bobby Goldstein.The Big Silence is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:The Big Silence Merch | Visit thebigsilence.com/merch to shop The Big Silence apparel, and start a conversation with us! All of your purchase goes to support mental health resources.Pique Life | Get up to 20% off Pique's Radiant Skin Duo plus a free starter kit with link piquelife.com/tbs.

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